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Licensed School Social Worker

Empower Students | Bridge Communities | Drive Whole-Child Success

Are you a dedicated mental health professional committed to removing social, emotional, and behavioral barriers to learning? We are seeking a compassionate Licensed School Social Worker to join our team. Reporting to the Director of Special Education and the Building Principal, you will deliver direct and indirect social work services, design evidence-based interventions, and serve as a vital link connecting school, home, and community resources to help every student succeed.

Why You'll Love This Role

• Holistic Impact: Support student well-being through both targeted Special Education (IEP) related services and proactive, building-wide social-emotional initiatives.
• Collaborative Ecosystem: Serve as the essential bridge between families, school staff, and external community agencies to coordinate comprehensive, wraparound care.
• Community & Culture: Act as a visible mentor and trusted advocate, shaping a positive, trauma-informed, and inclusive school climate.

What You'll Do

1. Direct Student Support & IEP Services

• Provide direct and indirect school social work as a related service for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) requiring social, emotional, or behavioral support.
• Conduct individual and small-group skill-building sessions focused on emotional regulation, social skills, problem-solving, and resilience.
• Serve as an accessible, positive, and caring adult role model for the entire student body.

1. Tiered Interventions & Data Analysis

• Design, implement, and monitor evidence-based Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and behavioral interventions tailored to at-risk students.
• Collect, analyze, and report student progress data to evaluate intervention efficacy and maintain compliance with district and state policies.

1. Home, School & Community Liaison

• Act as a central liaison between the home, school, and community service providers to mobilize and coordinate vital resources for families.
• Assist parents and guardians in navigating external healthcare, mental health, and social service systems when additional support is needed outside the school setting.

1. Crisis Intervention & School Safety

• Provide responsive crisis intervention, de-escalation, and risk/threat support during critical incidents.
• Partner with building administration and educational teams to foster a safe, welcoming, and emotionally supportive learning environment.
• Perform other comparable duties of a like or similar nature as assigned by school leadership.

What You Bring

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) from an accredited college or university.
• Licensure: Active License as a School Social Worker from the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE).
• Skills & Abilities:
• Exceptional interpersonal and human relations skills with a proven track record of building positive, productive relationships with diverse individuals and groups.
• Strong oral and written communication abilities for consultation, documentation, and reporting.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage caseloads, intervention plans, and agency contacts effectively.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Degree: Master's degree in Social Work (MSW).
• Experience: Three (3) or more years of successful experience serving as a School Social Worker in a K�12 environment.
• Application Procedure:
• Apply online
• Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background. We would encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of our qualifications described.
• Equity is one of ISD728's core values and is essential to our goal of putting children first to ensure college and career readiness. A diverse workforce fuels innovation and allows us to better understand, communicate with, and educate our students. ISD728 will not deny anyone the opportunity for training or employment because of sex, race, religion, color, creed, national origin, marital status, age, sexual preference, disability, or status with regard to public assistance.